Filmmaker Allison Anders reveals what she's watching on TCM this May including a comedy starring Natalie Wood and Peter Falk, and a pair of essential films directed by Raoul Walsh.
The Nicholas Brothers' iconic "Jumpin' Jive" dance from STORMY WEATHER ('43) was unrehearsed and filmed in just one take. Fred Astaire called it the greatest movie musical number he had ever seen.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#LetsMovie
We say goodbye to the performers, filmmakers, and creatives we lost in 2023. Through their art and storytelling they soared to new heights and kept us grounded.
Song and artist: Learning to Fly by AG and
@christinaperri
Aerial silks performance by Jordaan Stallworth
We at TCM are saddened to hear that beloved film icon and one of the last remaining stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Olivia de Havilland has passed away. Our friends at
@THR
remember her here:
Farewell to actress, performer, and musician Glynis Johns. With a magical career that spanned 8 decades from stage to screen, her dauntless contributions to the arts will always make us say, "Well done, Sister Suffragette."
Variety remembers her here:
This famous "slap heard 'round the world" scene from IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT ('67) marked the first time an African American man had ever slapped a white man on screen before, which Star of the Month Sidney Poitier insisted on.
Director John Carpenter considered THE FOG ('80) a "movie that didn't work," but released the film after re-shoots and the addition of a prologue.
Carpenter's style of horror has not only inspired filmmakers, but it was a direct inspiration for
@theweeknd
debut album KISS LAND.
We are heartbroken at the passing of groundbreaking actor, filmmaker, & civil rights activist Sidney Poitier. Poitier made history as the 1st Black man to win a Best Actor Oscar, paving the way for generations of African American performers.
We say goodbye to the artists we lost this year. While they are no longer with us, their contributions to film and storytelling will continue to make us dream, take us to new places, and inspire generations to come.
#TCMRemembers
“The Night We Met” by
@LordHuron
🎶 Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back 🎶
It was a Welcome Back Kotter reunion on the
#TCMFF
red carpet when Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs surprised John Travolta.
In loving memory of the actors and filmmakers who have passed away in 2018. We will remember you for all time.
#TCMRemembers
🎶 “When The Night Is Over" by
@LordHuron
🎶
Today, we say goodbye to one of Hollywood's legendary leading men, Kirk Douglas. His commanding presence enthralled audiences for decades, and as a film producer, he put himself on the line to end the Hollywood blacklist.
#TCMRemembers
#KirkDouglas
We say goodbye to one of the last leading ladies of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Olivia de Havilland not only leaves behind a versatile body of work but was a champion for labor rights. We are grateful for her on-screen performances and for being a trailblazer off-screen.
We celebrate the 20 year anniversary of TCM host
@benmank77
: a beloved conversationalist, friend, and fellow cinephile – we're overjoyed to toast to his tenure.
Thank you Ben for your dedication to the classics, and those who cherish them.
Here's to 20 more! 🍾
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Dame Angela Lansbury. With a formidable career spanning eight decades on stage and screen, she delighted audiences with a variety of unforgettable roles from a sleuth, to a socialite, and a beloved teapot.
It's our birthday! TCM was launched on this day in 1994.
The first film to air that night was GONE WITH THE WIND, followed by SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, THE PETRIFIED FOREST and CAT PEOPLE.
Thank you for your support! We'll always have the movies!
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY ('40) was shot in 8 weeks, and required no retakes. If you look at this scene, James Stewart's hiccup was unscripted. Cary Grant says "excuse me," and tries to stop himself from laughing. The two look back at each other to rebalance the scene.
#LetsMovie
This famous "slap heard 'round the world" scene from IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT ('67) marked the first time an African American man had ever slapped a white man on screen before, which Sidney Poitier insisted on.
We are deeply saddened to hear the loss of beloved screen legend Raquel Welch. Her memorable performances captured the spirit of a generation, and her icon status will endure as we continue to celebrate her rich legacy.
@THR
remembers her here:
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of legendary entertainer and activist Harry Belafonte. From his dedicated contributions to civil rights, to his unparalleled legacy in movies and music, we will always be grateful for his unforgettable work.
We're saddened to hear about the passing of legendary actor, director and producer Norman Lloyd. Over the years, he graciously spent time with us and fans sharing stories about his life and career.
Thank you for your performances, the memories and the laughter.
Remembering Hattie McDaniel on her birthday, here on the night she made history becoming the first Black actor to win an Oscar. She was awarded Best Supporting Actress for her performance in GONE WITH THE WIND ('39).
We are saddened to hear that beloved actress and comedienne Betty White has passed. A 5-time Emmy Award winner & animal advocate, White's legacy lives on in her tremendous body of work & the lives she touched during her career. Variety remembers her here.
We say goodbye to prolific actor and director Carl Weathers. Whether in the ring or in the galaxy, he entertained all of us with his charisma and wit in a career that spanned over five decades on stage and screen.
Variety remembers him here:
In loving memory of the actors and filmmakers who have passed away in 2017. We will always remember you.
#TCMRemembers
🎶 “Lead Me Into the Night” by the Cardigans 🎶
STORMY WEATHER ('43) is a significant film for its all-Black cast aimed at mainstream audiences and produced by a major studio. Fred Astaire called The Nicholas Brothers' jaw-dropping "Jumpin' Jive" dance the greatest movie musical number he had ever seen.
#SummerUnderTheStars
On June 9th, we will celebrate the life and career of iconic actress, singer and animal activist Doris Day with a 24-hour, 13-film tribute:
#TCMRemembers
Congratulations to Jamie Lee Curtis, who won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Her win comes more than 60 years after her mother, Janet Leigh, who was nominated in this same category.
#Oscars
We're sad to hear about the passing of Christopher Plummer, a legendary star who shared time with us over the years.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
@Variety
remembers him here:
As this historic year comes to a close, we'd like to recognize those who made history through their contributions as filmmakers, actors and icons.
Today we remember those we lost but will never forget.
#TCMRemembers
It's our 28th birthday, and we wouldn't be here without you! 🎂 🎉
Thank you for sharing your love and passion for classic movies with us over the years. Cheers to many more! 🍸
The first film to air that night TCM debuted was GONE WITH THE WIND ('39), Ted Turner's favorite. Here is Robert Osborne's introduction from that night.
The film was followed by SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, THE PETRIFIED FOREST and CAT PEOPLE.
“Her great sense of fun is one of the many assets she possesses as a human being.”
Robert Osborne and Olivia de Havilland were dear friends. They spoke on the phone every Sunday for 40 years. In 2016, he described the de Havilland he knew and what made her a star.
TCM is saddened to hear of the loss of the formidable Piper Laurie.
An Emmy winner and Oscar nominee, she gave full-blooded performances as flawed, often ferocious women, in films such as THE HUSTLER and CARRIE.
@THR
remembers her here:
We are saddened by the loss of legendary actor and friend of TCM, Louis Gossett Jr.
The first Black actor to win a Supporting Actor Oscar, he portrayed a variety of unforgettable characters on stage and screen.
@THR
remembers him here:
It's our 30th birthday!
We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than by airing a full day of vintage introductions from Robert Osborne alongside his favorite films.
Thank you for sharing your love and passion for classic movies with us over the years!
Thelma Ritter received her fifth Oscar nomination for her performance as Doris Day's hard-drinking housekeeper in PILLOW TALK ('59). On Oscar night, she invited her friends over for a "Come and Watch Me Lose Again" party.
@NextOnTCM
We loved seeing your tweets evolve from titles of films to clever summaries then adding poster art and most recently videos. We deeply appreciated your work. Best wishes on all your future endeavors, Daniel. Thanks for everything.
Jennifer Grant, daughter of actor Cary Grant, shares some must-watch films for today and one of her favorite quotes from her father on acting.
#SummerUnderTheStars
#TCMRemembers
the performers, filmmakers and creatives we lost this year. Their art will always serve as a beacon of joy for generations to come, with bright legacies that will never fade.
The little moment in ON THE WATERFRONT ('54) where Eva Marie Saint drops her glove was unscripted. Rather than stopping the scene, Elia Kazan kept rolling and Star of the Month Marlon Brando picked it up and put it on his hand.
You don't have to be a film buff to understand the "hieroglyphics" of films like Citizen Kane, but knowing how these films reflected and impacted their time is important to understanding films today...and some of these themes aren't as archaic as you think. 😉
Cheers to 30 years!
We’re so excited for all the programming, collaborations, and events we have planned for you this year as we celebrate our 30th anniversary.
Here’s a look at what you can expect:
“We never rehearsed it, but we could picture in our minds what we were really supposed to do and we started doing it one step after another over each other’s heads,” Fayard Nicholas said in the 1992 award-winning documentary “The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance.”
You voted, we listened, and the final results are in...
Bette Davis reigns as the ULTIMATE Warner Brothers Star for our Movie Star Madness. Thanks for playing along!
#WB100
When they finished the dance, their dance director Nick Castle said, ‘Cut. That’s it. You cannot get it any better,’” and that was taken and edited within the movie.
We're saddened to hear about the passing of the brilliant award-winning actress, Jessica Walter.
She joined us as a Guest Programmer back in 2005 where she charmed us with her wit and insights. Here she discusses one of her favorite films, THE WAY WE WERE ('73).
"This is history in the making!"
–– Congratulations to Michelle Yeoh for winning her first Academy Award for Best Actress, the first Asian actress to win in this category.
#Oscars
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43.
“Cary loved to ad-lib. He’d be...practically parallel to the ground, eyes flashing...as he was in with another ad-libber; I enjoyed working that way too. So in HIS GIRL FRIDAY ('40) we went wild."
– Costar Rosalind Russell on working with Star of the Month Cary Grant.
A cultured and debonair star with a mellifluous voice, Vincent Price developed a reputation for his menacing portrayals of campy villains in a number of horror films. See some of his most wide-ranging performances today during
#SummerUnderTheStars
Composer Henry Mancini wrote "Moon River" specifically for Audrey Hepburn and considers her cover of the song his favorite.
For BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S ('61) Mancini won his first Oscar for Best Score in addition to winning Best Song with lyricist Johnny Mercer.
#31DaysOfOscar
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Paul Sorvino. We were fortunate enough to spend time with him at the 2018
#TCMFF
.
@THR
remembers him here:
Can you believe it's our 27th birthday? 🎂
We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for YOU! Thank you to the fans who have welcomed us into your homes to share the love of classic films. Enjoy this classic TCM promo from 1995.
"The set pieces in “North by Northwest” are stunning, but they would be nothing more than a succession of dynamic and elegant compositions and cuts without the painful emotions at the center of the story or the absolute lostness of Cary Grant’s character." - Martin Scorsese
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Oscar-winning actress Cloris Leachman. She joined us back in 2009 sharing some of her favorite films including WATERLOO BRIDGE ('40) and THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD ('38).
@THR
remembers her here:
Tomorrow, Wed 12/6
Montreal
@BellCentre
Wednesday Night
#AEWDynamite
@TBSNetwork
8pm ET/7pm CT
For her Championship Match vs
@Skyebyee
on Dynamite, AEW Women's World Champion Timeless Toni Storm will be introduced by
@TCM
host, the great
@BenMank77
live on TBS TOMORROW NIGHT!
One of the most talented and iconic show business legends of all time, we remember the one and only Judy Garland on her birthday today with our daytime lineup.
BROADWAY MELODY OF 1940 marks the only teaming of dancing legends Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell. Their competitive tap duet set to Cole Porter's "Begin the Beguine" is considered to be one of the greatest musical numbers in movie history.
Leading up to TCM's launch, our very first host Robert Osborne spoke to various news outlets explaining the channel's mission and why he believes it will resonate with younger viewers.
30 years later, his words still ring true.
Today we celebrate Robert Osborne’s birthday the way he would have wanted us to, with movies and ice cream.
Grab a cup, cone, or pint (we don’t judge) of your favorite flavor and
#RaiseAConeForRobert
. Cheers Robert!
From Captain to Klingon General and everything in between, Christopher Plummer leaves behind so many memorable performances in an Oscar-winning career that spanned over six decades.
We will always cherish the times we were fortunate enough to spend with him.
#TCMRemembers
The William Powell Guide to Suave: The perfect martini as featured in THE THIN MAN ('34).
See it tonight at 8pm ET as continue our salute to our May Star of the Month.